South Africa’s 23-man list for Afcon 2015

Ephraim Mashaba , the head coach of South Africa named his 23-man selection for Afcon 2015.He recalled experienced striker Bernard Parker.

Parker, who plays for Kaizer Chiefs but previously had spells with Red Star Belgrade and FC Twente, has not featured for the national side since a 5-0 loss to Brazil in March.

Mashaba named five overseas-based players in his squad, including Bournemouth striker Tokelo Rantie and Doncaster Rovers midfielder Dean Furman but surprisingly left out Ajax Amsterdam’s midfielder Thulani Serero.

South Africa have been drawn in a difficult Group C along with Algeria, Ghana and Senegal for the Jan. 17-Feb. 8 tournament in Equatorial Guinea.